Film Coordinator Job at AMIA | Assn of Moving Image Archivists in Berkeley

Overview Position : Film Coordinator (full-time)

Location : Berkeley, CA USA

Application Date : October 18, 2025

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Details Salary : $33.81 / hr — $35.87 / hr

The Film Coordinator plays a key role in the planning, execution, and technical management of BAMPFA’s year-round film exhibition program. This position oversees technical rehearsals, coordinates film and digital media logistics, manages guest artist support, and ensures the highest quality presentation of films in both the Barbro Osher Theater and Theater Two.

Reporting to the Director of Film and Senior Film Curator, the Film Coordinator also serves as a primary point of contact for logistics for projectionists, A / V staff, curators, and external partners, troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating complex shipping and archival processes. In addition to responsibilities at the museum in Berkeley, this position spends one day per week in BAMPFA’s Richmond film vault, working closely with the Film Archivist to support preservation, cataloging, and archival preparation of the collection.

This role requires a combination of technical expertise, organizational skill, and interpersonal dexterity, with the ability to manage multiple projects, maintain attention to detail, and provide a professional experience for visiting artists and audiences alike.

Responsibilities Oversee technical rehearsals, coordinate film and digital media logistics, manage guest artist support, and ensure the highest quality presentation of films in both the Barbro Osher Theater and Theater Two.

Serve as primary point of contact for logistics for projectionists, A / V staff, curators, and external partners; troubleshoot technical issues, maintain accurate records, and coordinate complex shipping and archival processes.

Spend one day per week in BAMPFA’s Richmond film vault, working closely with the Film Archivist to support preservation, cataloging, and archival preparation of the collection.

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